Hi. My name is Dorrie Young. I have taught in Indian River Central School District for 28 years. During my tenure here, IR has provided me with a wealth of varied opportunities for growth and experience. I began my career here at the HS, teaching 9th and 10th grade mathematics. After 5 years, I transferred to the MS to teach 7th grade. For the next 13 years, I truly enjoyed helping these students develop both socially and intellectually. I then left the MS to work with the K-2 teachers in the Primary buildings. It was a remarkable opportunity to witness how math education begins and grows. Five years later, I returned to my home in the MS using my experience to help 7th graders who struggle with math. Through many additional classes I've taken on learning difficulties, I discovered instructional strategies that I was able to implement during the 3 years in that position. The 2019-20 school year will be my 3rd year back in a 7th grade math classroom.